Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Kuril islands
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Kuril Islands on Friday, with no immediate reports of casualties or tsunami threats. The region, disputed by Russia and Japan, is prone to seismic activity.
- World
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 04:27 | 27 December 2024
- Modified Date: 04:29 | 27 December 2024
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Friday struck the Kuril Islands, off the coast of East Asia.
The powerful quake occurred at 1247GMT at a depth of 162 kilometers (100 miles), the US Geological Survey reported.
No immediate casualties or tsunami threats were reported from the tremor.
Geoscience Australia measured a quake at magnitude 6.9 at a depth of 142 kilometers (88 miles).
The Kuril Islands are a volcanic archipelago where earthquakes and tidal waves are common.
The islands are currently disputed territory between Russia and Japan.
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